The English Electric Class 37/4 Diesel Locomotives Av Fred Kerr

Shows the rationale behind the introduction of Class 73 and class 74 Electro Diesels and their duties (especially freight services) on a passenger-orientated network.

English Electric built their first diesel loco in 1936 and, before the company closed in 1968, built thousands of diesel and electric locos that saw service all over the world. They were among the companies chosen by BR to build prototype diesel locos...

Newly researched information with good photographic coverage.

Shows the range of locomotive designs adopted by BR's Western Region.